Lebanese Chef Chadi Karam’s successful new chapter at Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire in Shanghai

Lebanese Chef Chadi Karam’s successful new chapter at Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire in Shanghai

Hailing from the vibrant streets of Beirut to Shanghai’s bustling thoroughfares, chef Chadi Karam’s expertise has played a pivotal role in securing a second consecutive Michelin star for Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire.

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Salad on the menu with SALATA’s CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh

Salad on the menu with SALATA’s CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh

Guiding us through the inception and evolution of SALATA, CEO Georges Bandar and COO Yara Abou Jaoudeh explain how they managed to create such a successful brand and expand beyond Lebanon.

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Sweet inspirations with Mott 32’s pastry sous chef Akhil Raj Rajan

Sweet inspirations with Mott 32’s pastry sous chef Akhil Raj Rajan

Akhil Raj Rajan is the pastry chef of Mott 32 Dubai, a venue recognized in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2023 and a Toque Award winner. Here, the talented chef tells us what sparked his interest in pastry.

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A closer look at Atlantis, The Palm’s success with Kym Barter

A closer look at Atlantis, The Palm’s success with Kym Barter

With three decades of experience in luxury hospitality and food and beverage, Kym Barter has tasted success in a variety of roles. Here, he talks candidly about his high-profile role at Atlantis Dubai.

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Getting to know chef Mattia Chiai, the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso Abu Dhabi

Getting to know chef Mattia Chiai, the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso Abu Dhabi

Mattia Chiai is the newly appointed chef de cuisine at Verso, an exquisite Italian trattoria located within the Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi. In this exclusive interview, we find out more about his experiences at Michelin-starred restaurants and what makes him so passionate about Italian cuisine. 

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Venturing into the world of Gelato

Venturing into the world of Gelato

Gelato has seen a whirlwind of trends over the years. Daniel Elias Halabi, the technical advisor chef of Pregel Benelux, uncovers the flavors and influences shaping this frozen dessert sensation.

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A voyage to Planet Terra with chef Rusvel Trujillo

A voyage to Planet Terra with chef Rusvel Trujillo

Hailing from Chiapas in Mexico, chef Rusvel Trujillo brings over 17 years of F&B experience to Planet Terra’s culinary team. Here, the dynamic chef describes his journey from Mexico to Dubai.

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Cracking the code of Galaxy Bar Dubai’s success with Coralie Doillet

Cracking the code of Galaxy Bar Dubai’s success with Coralie Doillet

We sat with Coralie Doillet, bar manager of Galaxy Bar Dubai, to get to the bottom of how the venue has made it on The World’s 50 Best Bars list for the third year in a row.

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Spotlighting Nikka with brand ambassador Raphaël Cristini

Spotlighting Nikka with brand ambassador Raphaël Cristini

We sat down with Raphaël Cristini, Nikka’s brand ambassador, to learn more about him and his love for whisky.

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Five beverage trends to watch in the MEA   

Five beverage trends to watch in the MEA   

Caroline Migiro, business development manager at Finlays MEAC, delves into the latest trends and dynamics that brand owners should consider tapping into.

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